by Rob Cottingham | Jul 22, 2013 | Speechwriting
From You’re Going to Want to Watch This Speech | The White House: I just finished reading the draft of a speech the President plans to deliver on Wednesday, and I want to explain why it’s one worth checking out. […] It’s a vision he carried through his first campaign in 2008, it’s a vision he … Keep reading →
by Rob Cottingham | Jul 2, 2013 | Communicating, Speaking, Speechwriting
This was my speech capping off a wonderful evening of presentations hosted by the IABC/BC. It’s all about embracing regret and seizing opportunity. A quick speechwriting note: Normally I’m a strong (even harsh) advocate of diving right into what you want... by Rob Cottingham | Jun 24, 2013 | Communicating, Social Media
Free up your schedules, cancel your appointments and hold your calls starting 11 am Pacific tomorrow: Tod Maffin is holding a free webinar on Facebook marketing. Here’s the agenda: How to advertise on Facebook — even without a penny in your budget The formula to... by Rob Cottingham | May 16, 2013 | Communicating, Speaking
Back in April, I got to join a lineup of communications professionals, sharing our experiences and career life lessons at an evening of storytelling hosted by IABC/BC. The evening surpassed every expectation I had. Each of the presenters spoke with passion and often... by Rob Cottingham | Mar 13, 2013 | Everything Else, Speechwriting
It always warms my heart a little when separate spheres of my life bump into each other. And my webcomic-reading, cartoon-drawing sphere just nudged my public-speaking sphere in the latest installment of John Allison’s webcomic Bad Machinery.
by Rob Cottingham | Mar 6, 2013 | Speechwriting
Presidential communications are seamless, hermetic; they betray no sign they were ever hashed out at 2 am over cold Chinese food. But now and then, we get a glimpse of what goes on.
